Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Watch as I sew a 1940s sewing pattern and make a stunning maxi dress for summer! But things didn't go as planned with my top choice vintage fabric... you won't believe what happened. 😮 Join me as I walk through sewing this vintage sundress step-by-step! 👗

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- Why I love (and NEED) my sewing journal youtu.be/7rc17FcgnOA
- Walking foot for dressmaking youtu.be/zr-bPAbSWUU

Blog post on first version of this pattern: tashacouldmakethat.com/2018/07/sewing-a-holy-grail-pattern

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SUPPLIES SHOWN: 👇🏼

- Sewing pattern - Simplicity 2465, from 1945
- ** Feather boning - amzn.to/3pLqA65
- ** Quilters clips - amzn.to/44hWwOi
- ** Seam gauge - amzn.to/3klmFKq
- ** Ergonomic rotary cutter - amzn.to/3JTrvbU

Fabric tube turner ideas 👇🏼
- Fasturn tube turner sold in individual sizes (I have a set, you can find on Etsy/Ebay sometimes): sewingpartsonline.com/fasturn-singles-tube-and-hook.aspx
- ** Sewing loop kit: amzn.to/43Hjbnc
- ** Sewing loop turners: amzn.to/41oQHNB
- ** Turn it All tube turner - amzn.to/3KMGzqW
- ** Dritz Quick Turn - amzn.to/3mGR6fl

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Music: YouTube Audio Library
Sound effects: Zapsplat.com

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
00:58 My vintage fabric choices
02:25 Cutting the fabric
03:16 Assembling the bodice
09:55 Feather boning
14:19 Assembling the bodice and skirt




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